Literary Criticism.

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(Ade, George). Coyle, LeeGEORGE ADENew York: Twayne Publishers, (1964). First edition. Hardcover. Near fine in a lightly rubbed, price-clipped dust jacket. A retrospective on the writings of the New York literary celebrity whose syndicated stories earned him millions of readers. Full of previously unpublished letters and other material available only in manuscript. Twayne's United States Authors Series #63
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15.00 USD

(Agnon, S.Y.). Fisch, HaroldS.Y. AGNONNew York: Frederick Ungar Publishing, (1975). 0804421978 / 9780804421973 First edition, first printing. Hardcover. Fine; in a price-clipped, near fine dust jacket with one short closed tear. An introduction to the works of the 1966 Nobel Prize-winning Israeli novelist, defining his narrative style as a blend of dream and waking. Part of Frederick Ungar's Modern Literature Monographs Series.
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12.50 USD

(Agnon, S.Y.). Hochman, Baruch.THE FICTION OF S.Y. AGNONIthaca and London: Cornell University Press, (1970). First edition. Hardcover. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. The first book in English to take on a thorough evaluation of Nobel Prize-winning Israeli novelist's achievement. Hochman argues that the ambiguities in Agnon's work result from his double focus on modern and Orthodox Jewish identity.
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12.50 USD

(Aiken, Conrad). Bonnell, F.W & F.C., compilersCONRAD AIKEN: A Bibliography (1902-1978).San Marino, California: The Huntington Library, 1982. 0873281187 / 9780873281188 First edition. Hardcover. Fine in dust jacket. The first comprehensive and authoritative bibliography of this important American poet, novelist, playwright and critic. Recorded in five sections: works by Aiken; works edited by or contributed to by Aiken; his first appearances in U.S. and British periodicals; translations of his works; and ephemeral pieces and miscellaneous media productions. Indexed. Out-of-print.
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25.00 USD

(Alexander, Lloyd). May, Jill P.LLOYD ALEXANDERBoston: Twayne Publishers, (1991). 0805776222 / 9780805776225 First edition, first printing. Hardcover. Fine in a fine dust jacket. First full-length study of the award-winning author of works for children and young adults, recipient of a Newberry Medal, National Book Award, and American Book Award. His "Prydain Chronicles" have earned him comparison with Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.
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20.00 USD

(Amis, Kingsley). Salwak, DaleKINGSLEY AMIS: Modern NovelistNew York/London/Toronto/Sydney: Harvester/Wheatsheaf, (1992). 0745010962 / 9780745010960 First edition, first printing. Hardcover. Near fine; in a fine illustrated dust jacket. Tall octavo. 302 pages; Notes, Bibliography, and an Index. Illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy; dated with a brief SIGNED inscription by Dale Salwak to a noted Pulitzer Prize nominated biographer. A critical study of the life and work of "the finest British comic novelist of the second half of the twentieth century."
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75.00 USD

(Arnold, Matthew). DeLaura, David J., editorMATTHEW ARNOLD: A Collection of Critical EssaysEngelwood, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, (1973). First edition, first printing. Hardcover. General light soiling to black cloth covers, else very good plus; no dust jacket. Octavo. 186 pages. A collection of essays from poets and critics alike on Arnold's work, including two by T.S. Eliot. Included as well are a selected bibliography and a chronological list of important dates.
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10.00 USD

(Babbitt, Natalie). Levy, MichaelNATALIE BABBITTBoston: Twayne Publishers, (1991). 0805776125 / 9780805776126 First edition. Hardcover. Fine in dust jacket with photo of Babbitt to front panel echoed on frontispiece. Illustrated with black and white reproductions of Babbitt's artwork. First critical treatment of the Newberry and Christopher award-winning author/illustrator whose most popular works include TUCK EVERLASTING and THE SEARCH FOR DELICIOUS. Twayne's United States Author Series #573. With index, notes, and bibliography.
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20.00 USD

(Bacon, Francis). Jameson, Thomas H.FRANCIS BACON: Criticism and the Modern WorldNew York: Frederick A. Praeger, (1954). First edition. Presentation copy, inscribed and SIGNED to the front endpaper by the author. Hardcover. Upper and lower spine frayed and worn, covers display spots of stain and some scratches, else about very good in blue cloth with gilt lettering to the front cover and spine; no dust jacket. 72 pages and notes. A reappraisal of Bacon and his writings that addresses some of the major adverse opinions about his work, and utilizes close and analytical scrutiny of the important texts to establish Bacon as a significant thinker even in twentieth century terms.
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25.00 USD

(Barnes, Djuna). Kannenstine, Louis F.THE ART OF DJUNA BARNES: Duality and DamnationNew York: New York University Press, 1977. First edition. Hardcover. Fine in a fine dust jacket. A study examining how the author's varied career influenced her literary works; in addition to being a short story writer, poet and playwright, Barnes also worked as a portrait painter, journalist and a theatrical columnist. Treats unpublished works.
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30.00 USD

(Barthelme, Donald). Roe, Barbara L.DONALD BARTHELME: A Study of the Short FictionNew York: Twayne Publishers, (1992). 0805783385 / 9780805783384 First edition, first printing. Hardcover. Fine in a fine dust jacket. A critical study of the enormous body of short stories produced by one of the most important American writers of the late 20th century. Twayne's Studies in Short Fiction Series #32.
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35.00 USD